In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth.
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#44 - The Hardest Part of IVF Pregnancy & Natural Birth | Cindy Park Jun
Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Cindy Park-Jun about her birth story of delivering two babies in South Korea. Cindy is a Korean American mom who lives in South Korea with her husband.
And after navigating IVF pregnancy, she decided to birth in South Korea where they were living at the time in a completely different culture with a language she didn't fully know. She shares how God guided her to a natural birth in a country with one of the highest cesarean and intervention rates in the world.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Cindy's Journey to Motherhood in South Korea
06:05 Cultural Differences in Birth Practices
12:06 The State of Women's Health in South Korea
18:50 Cindy's Birth Experience: A Personal Account
22:11 Natural Birth Experience in South Korea
24:20 Labor and Supportive Partners
27:11 Tools and Techniques for Labor
30:44 The Fast-Paced Nature of Labor
33:05 Decisions During Pushing
36:30 Postpartum Care Practices
39:05 Breastfeeding Challenges and Advocacy
42:11 Advocating for Better Maternity Care
44:46 The Journey of Natural Birth
48:09 Cultural Perspectives on Birth Choices
50:00 Embracing the Birth Experience
56:53 The Power of Support in Birth
01:00:06 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers
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Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
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CONNECT WITH CINDY
Instagram - instagram.com/cindyparkjun
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#43 | Comparing Pain Free Birth vs Posterior Home Birth
Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode I have a couple, Jessica and Shane Winnings, who are Pain Free Birth students joining us with their experience of two very different births - both natural home births, but one being pain free and another being a posterior birth. We compare and contrast the birth experiences and talk about the Pain Free Birth teachings as well as a strong sense of faith helped Jessica during both of her experiences.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Pain-Free Birth
02:53 Discovering the Concept of Pain-Free Birth
05:51 The Journey to Home Birth
09:06 Support and Preparation for Birth
11:59 The First Birth Experience
15:14 The Intensity of Labor and Pushing
17:59 The Emotional Experience of Birth
20:52 Postpartum Reflections
24:00 Transitioning to the Second Birth
27:00 Contrasting Birth Experiences
32:10 Navigating Posterior Presentation
34:07 The Birth Experience: Water Breaking and Contractions
36:55 Short and Intense Labor
40:11 The Pain of Labor: A Personal Journey
44:34 Pushing and the Fetal Ejection Reflex
49:24 Choosing Free Birth: A Personal Decision
51:30 Lessons Learned from Intense Births
56:20 Releasing Control and Embracing Gratitude
01:03:08 Encouragement for Expecting Mothers
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
CONNECT WITH SHANE AND JESSICA
INSTAGRAM: @shane.winnings @jessicawinnings
Shane’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WAkDKSAoHbvSl7Z0ZTIhP?si=LsCcUTpsSmOId_B4GsLTMA
Shane’s website:
https://promisekeepers.org/overcomers/
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#42 | The Truth About the Natural Birth Debate
Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode I have a solo episode for you where I address critics of the pain free birth and natural birth movements and share my mindset around birthing and doula work. I ultimately try to empower you to decide for yourself: Is a Pain Free Birth Possible?
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TIMESTAMPS
00:31 - What is Pain Free Birth?
04:23 - History of Pain Free Birth, Division in Birth Community
09:47 - Removing a Culture of Birth Hierarchy
13:38 - My Faith has Grown from My Clients’ Births
16:05 - The Birthing Mindset I Teach My Students
17:56 - Understanding Physiology Increases Faith
20:19 - Is Pain Free Birth Possible?
22:09 - Challenging Your Belief Systems
24:10 - Defining Our Own Beliefs About Birth
25:14 - Your Birthing Journey
26:09 - Learn How to Have a Pain Free Birth
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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#41 | UNBELIEVABLE 3 Hour Pain Free Birth in a Car - Kira Aho
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Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!
In this episode we’re sharing an incredible 3-hour car birth story with you from Kira Aho
We dove into what it was like to give birth in a car, dealing with insurance claims in unique birthing scenarios like that, and spiritual empowerment lessons useful for Mamas in any birthing scenario. Enjoy!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Introduction to Kira's Birth Story
01:14 Preparing for a Natural Birth
03:29 Labor Begins: The Journey to the Car
05:52 The Intensity of Labor in the Shower
09:31 Transitioning to the Car: A Rapid Progression
12:30 The Car Ride: A Unique Birth Experience
15:30 The Birth: Catching the Baby
18:06 Post-Birth Reflections and Insurance Claims
20:35 Lessons Learned from a Car Birth
23:28 The Spiritual Aspect of Birth
26:11 Empowerment Through Natural Birth
29:39 Mindset and Preparation for Birth
31:04 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
CONNECT WITH KIRA
IG Handle: @Kiraaho_
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#40 | Postpartum Diet & Nutrition Tips to Regain Energy - Holly Stein
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Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast!
In this episode we’re meeting the creator of Mama Meals, Holly Stein! You can follow Holly on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eat.mamameals
We dove into holistic postpartum care with Holly, discussing Mama Meals, the power of nutrition, Holly's own amazing birthing stories and breaking free from diet culture. From Ayurvedic practices to meal services for new moms, we explored how rest, recovery, and support shape a joyful postpartum journey.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Introduction to Mama Meals and Holistic Nutrition
05:30 Empowering Women Through Nutrition and Business
07:00 Preparing for Postpartum: The Importance of Nutrition
09:59 Breaking Free from Diet Culture
13:57 Nourishing the Body: The Role of Fats and Proteins
15:55 Budget-Friendly Nutrition: Simple Swaps for New Moms
18:57 Ayurvedic and Eastern Medicine Principles in Postpartum Care
21:51 Cultural Shifts: Embracing Rest and Recovery
24:47 Personal Birth Experiences: Lessons Learned
35:10 Mindset Matters in Birth
36:31 The Role of Supportive Partners
38:19 Creating a Normal Birth Experience
39:10 Confidence Through Experience
41:21 Embracing the Hard and Enjoying Birth
42:27 The Impact of Birth on Postpartum
43:28 Pushing Phase and Its Effects
45:31 The Importance of Preparation
47:14 Postpartum Bliss and Support
49:39 Nourishing the Body After Birth
50:08 Meal Services for New Mothers
57:29 Asking for Help and Support
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731
Website - https://painfreebirth.com/
Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
CONNECT WITH HOLLY
- IG Handle: @eat.mamameals
- Website: www.mama-meals.com
- Code PAINFREEBIRTH for $20 off first purchase of Mama Meals
- Free postpartum recipe guide: https://mama-meals.com/pages/resources
In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth.
Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and coach who teaches women all around the world how to give birth without pain and fear through her online courses and content.
In this show, we geek out about the hormonal physiology of birth, supernatural childbirth, bliss and ecstasy in labor, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and everything in between!
Karen interviews women around the world who share their *jaw-dropping* stories of birth at home, in the hospital, and even in the car! She interviews midwives, doctors, and experts in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to share their unique perspectives.
We’ve been taught to view birth as scary and traumatic or an “emergency waiting to happen.” In this show, you will discover a whole new perspective of what’s possible in birth when we remove fear, stop trying to contro...